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U.S. Endangered Species

Here's a look at some of the United States endangered mammals, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Key deer is the the smallest of the North American deer. It can be found in FL.

The black-footed ferret's color and markings help it blend with grassland soils and plants. It can be found in AZ, CO, KS, MT, NE, NM, ND, SD, UT and WY.

There are five different species of foxes in danger of extinction. The San Joaquin Kit fox is the smallest of the North American foxes. It is a member of the Canidae family, which includes dogs, wolves and foxes. It can be found in CA.

Jaguars in the United States are likely bred from populations in northern Mexico. They are typically found near water in warm, tropical savannas and forests. They can be found in AZ, CA, LA, NM and TX.

The Gulf Coast jaguarundi is slightly larger than a domestic cat, and looks more like a large weasel or otter. The Sinaloan jaguarundi is also in danger of extinction. It can be found in TX.

The San Bernardino Merriam's kangaroo rat is a large-headed rodent with large hind feet and a long tail. It can be found in CA.

The West Indian manatee has two distinct subspecies. Both have large, seal-shaped bodies with paired flippers and paddle-shaped tails. They can be found in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TX and Puerto Rico.

There are 10 different species of mice in danger of extinction. The Anastasia Island beach mouse is one of the largest species of beach mice. It can be found in FL.

Ocelots have both solid and open dark spots running in lines along their bodies. They can be found in AZ and TX.

Florida panthers are large, long-tailed cats with a great deal of color variation. Mature male panthers were first examined in Florida in 1978. They can be found in AR, FL, LA and SC.

The Sonoran pronghorn is one of five recognized subspecies of the American pronghorn. It can be found in AZ.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service believes the eastern puma is extinct, having no verifiable evidence to the contrary. The eastern puma once roamed the eastern U.S. from ME to SC and west from MI to TN.

There are three different species of rabbit facing extinction. The pygmy rabbit is a North American rabbit, and is one of only two rabbit species in America to dig its own burrow. It can be found in WA.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is currently monitoring a certain population of Steller sea-lions. They can be found in AK.

The monk seal is named for its folds of skin that somewhat resemble a monk's cowl, and because it is usually seen alone or in small groups. It can be found in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, which are either uninhabited or little-used by humans.

The Peninsular bighorn sheep has massive brown horns that curve over its ears, and around past its cheeks. The Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep is also in danger of extinction. They both can be found in CA.

There are five different species of squirrels that are in danger of extinction. The Mount Graham red squirrel is tiny, weighing a mere 8 ounces and measuring about 8 inches in length, with a 6-inch long fluffy tail. It can be found in AZ.

There are three different species of vole in danger of extinction. The Florida Salt Marsh vole is a small, short-tailed rodent with a blunt head and short ears. It can be found in FL.

There are three different species of whales in danger of extinction. Humpback whales are known for their magical songs, which travel for great distances through the world's oceans. They can be found in AL, AK, CA, DE, FL, GA, LA, ME, MD, MA, MS, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, SC, TX, VA and WA.